The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss [B0033]

2016 PB. The Obesity Code explores the latest in nutritional science to unearth the root causes of obesity. Rigorous examination of the evidence reveals serious flaws in our fundamental belief that eating too much and moving too little leads to obesity. Unchallenged faith in the calories in/calories out model has actually resulted in our inability to reverse the rapid increase in obesity. In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, more robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. Obesity is a hormonal, not a caloric, imbalance. Dr. Fung provides practical, effective advice on weight loss and the treatment of type-2 diabetes based on sound scientific principles.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This was hard to get through - lots of science and biology - but worth it! The last section of the book summarizes how to lose weight (not rocket science, but gives all the reasons why it is not as simple as calories in vs calories out), but also gives you the key to keeping it off - lower your insulin setpoint by fasting regularly. It also includes tips for fasting, and disputes all the popular myths around the negative aspects of fasting."; "This book is outstanding. It explains SO MUCH as to why I've lost weight on every diet I've ever done- but it always comes back (plus more!). Backed by science on humans (not animals), it takes you through the reasons all diets ultimately fail and how to adjust your life to reset your insulin resistance and lose weight permanently."